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Last updated on Thursday, October 11, 2018
(INDIANAPOLIS) -The Indiana Department of Education announced today the 2018 Gold Star Schools. The Gold Star designation signifies the school counselor-led steering team has met specific criteria identified for the development of a comprehensive school counseling model.
"Receiving the Gold Star designation is evidence of the strong collaboration exemplified for student success," said Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. "I want to recognize and commend these schools for understanding the tremendous impact school counselors, entire school teams, and community members have in helping our students become fully prepared for life beyond high school."
Created in 2004, the Gold Star designation has been awarded to over 300 Indiana elementary, middle, and high schools. To receive the award, schools undergo a rigorous process to raise student achievement and improve overall student success. This is accomplished by creating local school-community advisory groups tasked with reviewing student data, setting specific student goals, and committing to maximizing the time and skills of the school counselor. A total of 34 schools received the designation in 2018, of which nine renewed their Gold Star status.
The official award presentation will take place in November at the Indiana School Counselor Association fall conference.
To view a complete list of recognized schools, visit: www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/news/gold_star_recipient_press_release_from_doe_2018.pdf. For more information regarding Gold Star designation, please visit: www.doe.in.gov/student-services/student-assistance/recognition.
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